Countries where the BIM method has been established for some time have standardized the fundamentals of this approach in codes and regulations for years. Internationally, there are well over a hundred different BIM standards, which vary greatly in scope and content.
This article aims to introduce a few of the key standards, which we highly recommend that interested readers consult.
Approach
- Informative and prescriptive
- Extensive collection of documents
- Largely in the nature of a user manual
- Guidelines and recommendations that are useful in places but generally rather vague
- Direct recommendations for implementation on
- specific platforms
Contents
- AEC (UK) BIM Technology Protocol v2.1 (Main document)
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol – BIM Execution Plan v2.0
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol – Model Matrix v2.0
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for Autodesk Revit v2.0 (Supplementary document for Autodesk Revit)
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for Autodesk Revit – Model Validation Checklist v2.0
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for Bentley ABD v2.0 (Supplementary document for Bentley AECOsim Building Designer)
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for Bentley ABD – Model Validation Checklist v2.0
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD v1.0
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD –
- Model Validation Checklist for Import v1.0
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD –
- Model Validation Checklist for Export v1.0
- AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for Nemetschek Vectorworks v1.2 *
- AEC (UK) CAD Standard
- AEC (UK) CAD Standards for Layer Naming v3.0
- AEC (UK) Model File Naming Handbook v2.4
- AEC (UK) Drawing Management Handbook v2.4
Approach
- Informative
- Detailed description of basic BIM strategies for "all" disciplines
- Helpful tips and tricks for users
- NOT normative
- No detailed specifications regarding the exact nature of model content
- No specifications regarding alphanumeric content
It's more of a manual, but it's great for beginners
Contents
1: General section
2: Modeling the initial situation
3: Architectural design
4: MEP design
5: Structural design
6: Quality assurance
7: Bill of quantities
8: Use of models for visualization
9: Use of models in MEP analyses
10: Energy Analysis
11: Management of a BIM project
12: Use of models in facility management
13: Use of models in construction
Links
Document Overview (English):
http://www.en.buildingsmart.kotisivukone.com/3
German translation online:
Approach
- Normative and informative
- Special feature: The publisher is Statsbygg—a public building contractor
- Normative requirements regarding the general content and characteristics of the models
- Requirements regarding authority and responsibilities per discipline
- Close integration and references to review routines and rules, including those for Solibri
- The normative section also includes many practical application tips
Contents
- General Requirements
- Domain-Specific Requirements
- Modeling Quality and Practice
- BIM Spin-Off Deliverables (Informative)
- Classifications (Informative)
- Project-Specific Contract Addendum (Informative)
Approach
- Informative
- Detailed definitions of terms
- Description of model types and content
- Roles, responsibilities, authorities
- Process design
- Modeling guide
- Overall, a very comprehensive guide with practical guidelines
Contents
- BIM Execution Plan
- BIM Deliverables
- BIM Modeling and Collaboration Procedures
- BIM Professionals
- BIM Elements by Discipline
- BIM Objectives and Responsibility Matrix
- BIM Modeling Guidelines